NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 Vista Verde Way Portola Valley, CA 94028

Estimated Value: $5,213,000 - $5,537,000

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,710 Sq Ft
$1,148/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 15, 2021

Last sale price $4,750,000 $1,008 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $33,349/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Bay View
  • 4.61 Acre Lot
  • Corte Madera School Rated A+
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck

About This Home

As of June 2021

SPECTACULAR VIEWS + ABUNDANCE OF SOLITUDE & BEAUTY!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeanette Cook

Cook Properties License #01177961 Listed on: 05/24/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Shelly Roberson

Compass License #01143296

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $55,725

Year Built

  • 1980

Lot Details

  • 4.61 Acre Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Pie Shaped Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping

Parking

  • 5 Car Detached Garage
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Canyon
  • Vineyard
  • Ridge
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Forest
  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Post and Beam
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,710 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Garden Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Great Room
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Stone
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Courtyard
  • Controlled Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$55,725

Year Built

1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1001A
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary, Luxury
  • Age: 41
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4710
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1980

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Dual See Thru, Gas Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Marble, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Island, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 4710
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Controlled / Secured Access, Fire Alarm, Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Inside, Tub / Sink, Upper Floor, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Stone, Travertine
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Great Room, Laundry Room, Recreation Room, Storage, Utility Room, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Half On Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower Over Tub - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Stone, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post And Beam
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Bay, Canyon, City Lights, Forest / Woods, Greenbelt, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Ridge, Vineyard
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Courtyard, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Horse Property Description: Unimproved
  • Property Faces: East
  • Construction Type: Wood, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 5
  • Parking Spaces: 12
  • Garage Max: 5
  • Garage Min: 5
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Common Parking Area, Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking, Room For Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac, Multi-Zone
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Floor Furnace, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic, Septic Standard

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window, Built-In Vacuum, Garden Window, High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School: Ormondale Elementary
  • Middle School: Corte Madera Elementary
  • High School: Woodside High
  • High School: 684
  • Elementary School: 664
  • Middle School: 623

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Varies, Pie Shaped
  • Lot Acres: 4.6060
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 200637.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 200637.00
  • Soil: Unknown

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Attic Fan, Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2021
Closed on
Jun 10, 2021
Sold by
Sullivan Graham G
Bought by
Porteus Matthew
Seller's Agent
Jeanette Cook
Cook Properties
Buyer's Agent
Shelly Roberson
Compass
List Price
$4,695,000
Sold Price
$4,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
1.17%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$5,408,877

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$658,877
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.33%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2021
Closed on
Apr 29, 2021
Sold by
Sullivan Graham G
Bought by
Sullivan 2017 Living Trust and Sullivan
Seller's Agent
Jeanette Cook
Cook Properties
Buyer's Agent
Shelly Roberson
Compass
List Price
$4,695,000
Sold Price
$4,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
1.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2021
Sold by
Sullivan Graham G
Bought by
Sullivan Graham G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2012
Sold by
Taggart Robert Burdett
Bought by
Sullivan Graham G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,924,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Porteus Matthew $4,750,000 First American Title Company
Sullivan 2017 Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Sullivan Graham G -- None Available
Sullivan Graham G $2,405,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sullivan Graham $400,000
Previous Owner Sullivan Graham G $1,812,000
Previous Owner Sullivan Graham G $1,924,000
Previous Owner Sullivan Graham G $1,924,000
Previous Owner Taggart Robert Burdett $500,000
Previous Owner Taggart Robert Burdett $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/15/2021 06/15/21 Sold $4,750,000 +1.2% $1,008 / Sq Ft
05/31/2021 05/31/21 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2021 05/24/21 For Sale $4,695,000 -- $997 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $55,725 $4,941,900 $3,901,500 $1,040,400
2022 $53,391 $4,845,000 $3,825,000 $1,020,000
2021 $31,165 $2,790,760 $1,395,380 $1,395,380
2020 $31,085 $2,762,146 $1,381,073 $1,381,073
2019 $30,755 $2,707,988 $1,353,994 $1,353,994
2018 $29,246 $2,654,892 $1,327,446 $1,327,446
2017 $28,829 $2,602,836 $1,301,418 $1,301,418
2016 $28,323 $2,551,800 $1,275,900 $1,275,900
2015 $28,131 $2,513,470 $1,256,735 $1,256,735
2014 $27,450 $2,464,236 $1,232,118 $1,232,118
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeanette Cook

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jeanette Cook

    Cook Properties

    (650) 344-3447

    1 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    Jeanette Cook
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  • Shelly Roberson

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Shelly Roberson

    Compass

    (650) 464-3797

    8 in this area

    88 Total Sales

    Shelly Roberson
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81844061

MLSListings

APN: 080-180-050

California San Mateo County Portola Valley 94028

5 Vista Verde Way, Portola Valley, CA

This home is located at 5 Vista Verde Way, Portola Valley, CA 94028 since 24 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $5,408,877, approximately $1,148 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 5 Vista Verde Way is a home located in San Mateo County with nearby schools including Corte Madera School, Ormondale Elementary School, and Woodside High School.

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